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Watch Ultra (GPS + Cellular)

A 49mm titanium tool watch built for the extremes.

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The Apple Watch Ultra wraps a flat sapphire, 2,000-nit display in a 49mm titanium case and is rated for 36 hours of battery. Dual-frequency GPS, a customizable Action button, an 86dB emergency siren, a depth gauge and water temperature sensor for dives to 40 meters, and 100m water resistance make it the most capable Apple Watch of its generation. It comes in one big size that swamps small wrists, and its dive features are recreational only.

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Key specs
Battery life
36
Water resistance
100 m (ISO 22810:2010) + IP6X
Display type
Always-on Retina display
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Brightness
2000 nits
Performance
Processor
S8 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor
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ChipsetS8 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor
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Should you buy it?

The Apple Watch Ultra wraps a flat sapphire, 2,000-nit display in a 49mm titanium case and is rated for 36 hours of battery. Dual-frequency GPS, a customizable Action button, an 86dB emergency siren, a depth gauge and water temperature sensor for dives to 40 meters, and 100m water resistance make it the most capable Apple Watch of its generation. It comes in one big size that swamps small wrists, and its dive features are recreational only.

Best for

Hikers, runners, divers and anyone who wants maximum battery and toughness

Not for

Small wrists or anyone who wants a dressy watch

Main strengthRugged 49mm titanium case with sapphire crystal
Main weaknessOne large size only
Reasons to buy
Rugged 49mm titanium case with sapphire crystal
36-hour rated battery
Bright 2,000-nit display
Dual-frequency GPS and Action button
Reasons to avoid
One large size only
Heavy on smaller wrists
Dive features limited to recreational depths
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Full specifications

9 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Battery

Battery life
36

Display

Display type
Always-on Retina display
Brightness
2000
Always-on display
✓

Connectivity

Bluetooth
5.3

Body

Water resistance
100 m (ISO 22810:2010) + IP6X
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